The Trump administration continues to overstep its authority.
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Should bias be punishable by defunding? | Letter
Finding a lack of bias in any conclusion drawn by humans is a near impossible task. The punishment inflicted on public broadcasting doesn’t seem to fit the crime.
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Saluting our wastewater treatment plant workers | Letter
Anyone who cares about public health, sanitation and clean water should (along with their children, grandkids and our elected officials) see the award-winning documentary “UnlessSomething Goes Terribly Wrong.” The film follows the employees of Portland’s wastewater treatment plant. These workers are doing phenomenal work with limited means to keep our environment clean. They are also […]
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Reusable packaging is the solution to growing plastic waste problems | Letter
Plastic waste and debris is a pressing concern for coastal communities like ours — harming marine ecosystems and leading to microplastics in our seafood. The bulk of single-use plastic products are associated with food service. Using reusable packaging instead of disposable packaging is both financially and environmentally responsible. Now is the time for Maine to […]
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What’s wrong with this picture, Portland? | Letter
At a public workshop, the city failed to provide visual tools to help residents grasp the impact of the recently approved 380-foot tower.
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Evolving cities rise to new heights | Letter
With all the hand-wringing and doomsaying regarding the impact that the proposed Old Port high-rise will have on the quality of life of our city, I wish I could go back in time and witness the contemporary reaction to other notable city structures at the time of their construction. When Captain Moody built the seven-story […]
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Where is voters’ protection from super PAC contributions? | Letter
The concept of one person, one vote takes a backseat to the clout of those with deep pockets.
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I took democracy’s benefits for granted | Letter
I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived most of my 72 years knowing that our three branches of government provided us with protection against any single party or person assuming complete control over us. Along with that, our Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation were about the rule of law — not the […]
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Paper’s love of Platner is irresponsible | Letter
All of Maine’s Senate candidates deserve equal billing.
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Trump administration behaves unethically | Letter
How has such despicable, mean, unhinged, selfish, untruthful behavior coming from anyone — let alone the head of our country — become OK with so many people? Remember the McCarthy hearings, when something called decency actually mattered?Remember the importance of moral character, when ethical behavior was more expected and respected? When honesty had value? When […]